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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment190
Mean wage$21.13
Entry wage$15.25
10th percentile wage$13.58
50th percentile wage$19.52
90th percentile wage$30.38
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Professional and Business Services17092.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Professional and Business Services170$19.30
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (47-4041)
Identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials incl. asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, transmission fluid, radioactive materials, or contaminated soil. Specialized training and certification in hazardous materials handling or a confined entry permit are generally required. May operate earth-moving equipment or trucks.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$19.52 $28.04  -$8.52
2019$18.61+4.9%$26.74 +4.9%-$8.12
2018$18.17+2.5%$26.10 +2.5%-$7.93
2017$17.68+2.8%$25.40 +2.8%-$7.71
2016$17.15+3.1%$24.64 +3.1%-$7.48
2015$16.87+1.7%$24.24 +1.7%-$7.36
2014$16.51+2.2%$23.72 +2.2%-$7.20
2013$16.26+1.5%$23.36 +1.5%-$7.09
2012$16.12+.9%$23.16 +.9%-$7.03
2011$15.88+1.5%$22.82 +1.5%-$6.93
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$19.52 $22.75  -$3.23
2019$18.61+4.9%$21.83 +4.2%-$3.21
2018$18.17+2.5%$21.16 +3.1%-$2.99
2017$17.68+2.8%$20.59 +2.8%-$2.91
2016$17.15+3.1%$20.13 +2.3%-$2.97
2015$16.87+1.7%$19.70 +2.1%-$2.83
2014$16.51+2.2%$19.28 +2.2%-$2.77
2013$16.26+1.5%$18.89 +2.1%-$2.63
2012$16.12+.9%$18.57 +1.7%-$2.44
2011$15.88+1.5%$18.28 +1.6%-$2.39
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Northwest $22.15 
South Central $19.52190
Southwest $17.71 
North Central $17.64 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $19.52190
Eastern $14.95 
North Central $17.64 
Northwest $22.15 
Wages in other areas
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